Lead Toddler Teacher

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and implementation of the daily schedule, that provides a safe nurturing and engaging environment.

We are searching for a dynamic, experienced toddler teacher to work with children between 18 to 36 months old. Preferred: 2 years teaching in a licensed early childhood program. Candidate must have experience writing lesson plans that reflect the Creative Curriculum's Objectives and the NYS Early Learning Guidelines. Candidate must have strong classroom management techniques and communication skills.

All candidates must be able to collaborate with assistant teachers, creating intentional lessons and activities and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the day. Starting pay at $18.50/hour, negotiable based on experience and education.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct, competent ACTIVE supervision always.

Applies practices that encourage positive, healthy behaviors and support the physical, and mental weel-being of children and families.

Creates genuine, supportive relationships with children.

Support children's development through play-based, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage physical, cognitive, language, and social/emotional development.

Works to effectively and calmly address challenging behaviors.

Respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics, needs, concerns and priorities.

Communicates regularly, respectfully and effectively with families, including a minimum of two parent teacher conferences per year.

Uses observation and assessment tools to support children’s development and learning.

Uses observation and assessment to plan and modify environments, curriculum and teaching.

Creates an environment that is predictable, promotes interaction and learning and is responsive to children’s needs.

Knows and follows proper procedures as outlined by NYS OCFS and the program.

Maintain all required records, files and paperwork, and or delegate paperwork to assistant teachers but monitors to be sure it is being done appropriately.

Maintain and respect the confidentiality of each child, parent, staff and all Center issues.

Supervise and mentor assistant teacher(s) and permits assistant(s) to have input in the daily programming if appropriate. Ensures activities are planned for the end of the day in his/her absence.

Communicate and collaborate with an assistant teacher(s) regarding program goals and developments relating to the children, parents, administration and center.

Receives at least 15 staff development hours that meet the NYS OCFS requirements and program requirements within the first 6 months of hire.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401k

Health Insurance (health, vision, dental)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have: an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or related field AND 1 year of experience related to caring for infants and toddlers

OR Infant and Toddler Child Care and Education Credential; or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate Credential; or other Office-recognized credential specific to the infant/toddler developmental period AND 2 years of experience related to caring for children

OR Child Development Associate Credential AND 2 years of experience caring for children, one of which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers

Must meet the requirements set forth by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Clearance includes but is not limited to a Criminal Fingerprint Check and approval through the New York State Child Abuse Registry.

Must have a Tuberculosis test and a physical exam, completed on Clinton Early Learning Center's form before working with children.

Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.

CPR & First Aid certifications, MAT training or willingness to obtain.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance